Intake Nurse

Cedar Grove Recovery; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Cedar Grove Recovery is hiring an Intake Nurse to work full-time night shifts (6:00pm–6:00am). The role collaborates with the DON to coordinate admissions, audits, and patient care while ensuring regulatory compliance and safe medication practices.

Ideal candidates hold an Associate Degree in Nursing, with at least 2 years in a mental health setting and a strong interest in substance abuse treatment. This position emphasizes leadership, teamwork, and continuous quality improvement.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Nursing from an accredited institution is required.
• Minimum 2 years nursing experience in a mental health setting preferred.
• Experience in chemical dependency field preferred.
• Personal passion or interest in substance abuse issues strongly preferred.
• Commitment to a drug-free lifestyle and responsible alcohol use required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial patient assessments to determine admission appropriateness.
• Oversee admissions, transfers, and discharges.
• Coordinate with nursing staff to maintain high standards of patient care and documentation.
• Support communication of treatment plans with providers.
• Identify non-compliance areas and provide in-service training as needed.
• Perform audits and ensure timely completion of nurses' day and night checklists.
• Lead shift meetings and orient nurses to patient needs on the milieu.
• Assist with nursing at-risk checklists and coaching as directed by the DON.
• Ensure proper handoff for patients needing higher levels of care (HLOC).
• Coordinate patient returns from HLOC with hospital staff.
• Lead emergency codes and response teams.
• Safely administer medications and perform narcotic counts and destruction according to protocol.
• Complete medication census to ensure timely administration.
• Promote teamwork to support quality improvement and patient safety.

Skills

Nursing

Patient care

Auditing

Team leadership

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

Job description

EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Intake Nurse

Schedule:

• Full time nights 6:00pm-6:00am

Compensation:

• $40-42 hourly

Our company operates Residential Treatment Programs for individuals with Substance Abuse Disorder. We seek not merely to restore sobriety but to transform our patients' worlds from a state of darkness to vibrant technicolor.

Overview

The Intake Nurse works closely with the Director of Nursing (DON) to coordinate daily administrative duties, conduct audits, assist with scheduling, perform modified nursing intakes, nursing assignments, and patient care. This role ensures a high level of care in accordance with regulatory standards through continuous patient monitoring, safety compliance, and effective resource use.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial patient assessments in the absence of a Nurse Practitioner to determine admission appropriateness
• Oversee patient admissions, transfers, and discharges
• Collaborate with nursing staff to maintain high standards of patient care, including monitoring, assessment, and documentation
• Support nurses in communicating treatment plans and liaising with providers
• Identify non-compliance areas and provide in-service training as needed
• Perform audits and ensure timely completion of nurses' day and night checklists
• Lead change of shift meetings and orient nurses to patient needs on the milieu
• Assist with nursing at-risk checklists and coaching as directed by the DON
• Identify high-risk patients and discuss treatment plans with providers
• Ensure complete documentation and proper handoff for patients needing a higher level of care (HLOC)
• Coordinate patient return to the facility from HLOC settings by communicating with hospital nursing staff
• Lead emergency codes and response teams
• Safely administer medications and perform narcotic counts and destruction according to protocol
• Complete medication census to ensure timely administration
• Promote team dynamics to support continuous quality improvement and patient safety
• Manage medication availability issues and follow up with pharmacies as needed
• Assist with weekly urine drug screens
• Receive, analyze, and upload lab results; communicate findings to physicians or Nurse Practitioners
• Complete administrative duties as assigned by DON and other supervisory tasks

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Assist the DON with supervisory duties as delegated
• Demonstrate excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Nursing from an accredited institution required
• Minimum 2 years nursing experience in a mental health setting preferred
• Experience in chemical dependency field preferred
• Personal passion or interest in substance abuse issues strongly preferred
• Commitment to a drug-free lifestyle and responsible alcohol use required

Licenses and Certifications

• Active, unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of employment
• Valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

We respect the time and energy it takes to apply and will make every effort to contact you promptly after receiving your application. Thank you for your interest in working with us.

Position Requirements

Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time

Shift -not applicable-

Position Intake Nurse

Division Cedar Grove Recovery

Number of Openings 1

Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt

Hiring Manager(s) Melissa Price

Location SDF1

About the Organization Healing with Dignity, Recovery with Purpose.

Oak Grove Recovery proudly serves the Columbus, Ohio, community by providing compassionate, judgment-free addiction treatment. Our dedicated team is available 24/7 to support each individual on their healing journey, offering care rooted in dignity, purpose, and unwavering respect.

This position is currently accepting applications.